‘I Just Want To Make Sure That Everyone Knows’: Todd Chrisley Set The Record Straight On One Thing About His Pardon

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As a viewer who’s followed the Chrisley family for a while, 2025 felt like a turning point. After being convicted of financial crimes back in 2022 and starting their prison sentences in 2023, Todd and Julie Chrisley received a surprising pardon from President Trump last May. Since getting out, they’ve been trying to rebuild their lives and set the record straight about how their release came about. Just recently, Todd decided to address one particularly persistent question surrounding their pardons, offering some much-needed clarity.

President Trump granted pardons to several people, including the Chrisleys, who have publicly thanked him for the clemency. Recently, there’s been debate about whether presidents can legitimately use an autopen – a machine that automatically signs documents – for pardons. While President Trump has expressed doubt about the validity of documents signed this way, questions remain about how autopens have been used. Todd Chrisley is following this discussion and has shared his thoughts on how it relates to his own pardon.

I’m really thankful that there’s video proof showing President Trump personally signed our pardons – it wasn’t done with an automatic signature machine. I just want to clarify that, because I saw a lot of news reports about those machines, and I can confirm he signed ours while he was awake.

Todd Chrisley recently shared his thoughts on their family’s year during an episode of the Chrisley Confessions 2.0 podcast on YouTube. He and Julie were discussing what they were thankful for as 2025 came to a close. They noted a significant change in their circumstances compared to the previous year, and Todd emphasized to Julie how much they appreciated being able to spend the holidays together with their family.

It makes me so happy to spend each day with you all. I’m thrilled to have our family reunited, and I’m really looking forward to celebrating Christmas together and seeing what the new year brings.

In late 2023, Todd Chrisley was preparing to begin a 12-year prison sentence at a federal camp in Florida, while his wife, Julie, was due to serve seven years at a medical center in Kentucky. Their daughter, Savannah, actively campaigned for their pardon throughout their incarceration. Following the pardon, Savannah publicly denied rumors suggesting she had exchanged favors for her parents’ release.

After leaving prison, Todd and Julie Chrisley have expressed interest in working on prison reform. Alice Marie Johnson, who advises the President on pardons, has cautioned them to proceed thoughtfully. They appear to be following that advice, with Todd recently offering support to someone who was also released from prison. Additionally, both Julie and Todd are assisting reality TV personality Steve McBee Sr. (McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys) as he deals with financial charges.

After starring in their Lifetime reality show, Back to Reality, the Chrisleys are eager to return to television. Julie is set to film a cooking show, and Todd is reportedly working on a new show that would feature the whole family. They’re also continuing their podcast, where they discuss their experiences with imprisonment and their recent pardons.

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2026-01-04 00:38